The Online Database:
The Retro Mobile Gaming Database (RMGD) contains a collection of mobile games from 1975 to 2008. This database allows users to search games by multiple search criteria including title, year developed, type of game, and more. This robust search system helps researchers not only to find games but also to create new correlations among historical types of mobile games. The RMGD serves as a valuable resource for studying the history and impact of mobile games over several decades. View the database here.
The Physical Collection:
This part of the project comprises a range of mobile gaming devices and media, representing the long history of mobile gaming. It includes early systems like Tamagotchi and Nintendo Game & Watch, along with game cartridges for devices like the Game Boy and Sega Game Gear. The collection also features early mobile phones such as the Nokia 3310, known for Snake, and models like Sony Ericsson and Motorola Razr, which integrated games into their software. This collection serves as a resource for studying the technological progression and cultural impact of mobile gaming.
